Shortly after Erin was Deckside with the Dolphins last year, Brookfield Zoo sent its dolphins up to Minnesota so it could remodel the area. The dolphins came back a couple of months ago, and this weekend was the grand re-opening of the dolphin shows. We had been planning this zoo trip with Erin for months so she could be one of the first to welcome the dolphins back to their remodeled home.
While the dolphin show itself was great, the best part for Erin was after the show, when she was able to reconnect with the trainer she spent the most time with when she was Deckside. M was gracious enough to talk at length with Erin, telling her about living up in Minnesota and working with the dolphins there, the transition back to the new space, and how hard everyone's worked to get ready for this new dolphin show. Erin was so moved she was almost in tears!
After the dolphin show, we all split up. Erin spent most of her time in the underwater viewing area; Charlie and Kelsey went their own way; and Drew and I headed over to the brand-new Bear Wilderness area.
Far and away the coolest part of this new exhibit is being able to watch the polar bears while they swim and play underwater.
Kudos to Brookfield Zoo for keeping its exhibits updated, exciting and relevant. This is why we still visit after more than a decade of consistent patronage.
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